When it comes to New Yorkers, socializing and entertainment
often revolve around food. Dining out is an event and a pastime so it is no wonder
that New York chefs have become bona fide celebrities and many of the hottest
restaurants require reservations months in advance!
If
you are a true gourmand, the second thing you will probably do after booking your
hotel room will be to book your restaurant reservations — and if you want to go
to one of the trendiest restaurants in New York , we wholeheartedly agree. Many
of the chefs whom you have probably seen on the Food Network have restaurants
in New York City — some have even more than one. Those are usually the hardest
places to get into so be sure to call in advance for a reservation. Please do
not wait until you arrive, as you may be disappointed. If you want to know what
the top restaurants in New York are, check out the Zagat Guide (in print or online)
for recommendations. If you would love
to dine at one of these big-name restaurants, but budget is a concern, you might
want to plan your visit during “Restaurant Week.” A few times each year, New York
City restaurants gather together for Restaurant Week and offer a three-course
prix fixe lunch or dinner. For 2004, you will be able to get lunch for $20.04
and dinner for $30.04 — it's a great value and a wonderful opportunity, but once
again book early! For information on the next Restaurant Week, check out the website
of NYC & Company. Sure
New York City has its fair share of the national fast-food chains; however, with
so many restaurants of all sizes and prices, this is not the time to dine with
the old reliables. To experience the true New York , you need to taste the food.
Just ask the doorman or person at the front desk of your hotel…like the Travel
Inn, the Milford
Plaza , or the Ramada
New Yorker…to point you in the direction of a good deli or coffee shop. Grab
a bagel or an oversized muffin and a hot cup of coffee to start your morning like
a typical New Yorker. Or get a hot dog or pretzel from a street vendor and take
a stroll through Central Park . You can always dine on a budget in New York so
there is no need to have to go to the fast food places — unless of course your
kids will not eat anything else. In
New York you will find EVERY type of cuisine you could possibly ask for so why
not be adventurous and sample them all! This is truly a melting pot and you will
find certain cuisine centered in certain areas. The west 30s are a good place
for Korean food, Chinatown of course for Chinese. The East Village has good Indian
and Asian food and also offers some funky affordable cafes. If you want authentic
Italian food, then be sure to head downtown to Little Italy (the Holiday
Inn Downtown is nearby if you want to make that your headquarters) where you
will find Italian food from simple to upscale. The restaurants offer wonderful
deals and the food is absolutely incredible. But save some room for dessert …
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